Teacher Special Education - Berkeley Vale Public School

EducationHQ; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Vale Public School invites applications for a teaching role specializing in Special Education. The school emphasises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and collaborative learning with the NSW Department of Education.

The successful candidate will hold full approval to teach with NSW Department of Education and will develop Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and differentiated programs using assessment data to improve outcomes for students with autism and

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, and managing complex and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with families, support staff, colleagues and external professionals.
• Ability to develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and personalised learning programs, using assessment data to differentiate curriculum, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review IEPs and Behaviour Support Plans to differentiate curriculum.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals to improve student outcomes.
• Monitor progress and adjust learning programs for diverse learners.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Family collaboration

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

Berkeley Vale Public School prides itself on maintaining an excellent reputation within the local and broader community. The school pays respect to all Aboriginal people and acknowledges that we are on Darkinjung land. The school is a proud partner of Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community (TLLC), Central Coast. Strong alliances with the University of Newcastle and the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) are also established.

The current student enrolment is 530 students, with 7.4% acknowledging Aboriginality and 4% English as an Additional Language (EALD). There are 21 classrooms, and 53 staff ranging from new graduates to more experienced staff, with 15 ancillary and support staff working as a team to provide educational excellence.

The P&C are a supportive community group of parents and carers who ensure timely resourcing and support is provided to enhance the learning opportunities for all. Aspirations of the community include the current development of an engaging playground for all students. Berkeley Vale Public School houses an OOSH (Out of School Hours) service on site which is managed by the P&C association. This OOSH provides a valuable service to our community.

Students are actively encouraged and supported to participate in a diverse range of learning experiences and opportunities. These include student leadership programs, school and Koori choir groups, dance groups, Premier's Reading and Sporting Challenges, Premier's Spelling Bee, debating, public speaking and a wide range of sporting activities.

Student voice is highly valued at Berkeley Vale Public School, and our K-6 students will continue to be offered opportunities to build their individual leadership capacity.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, as well as managing complex and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with families, support staff, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and personalised learning programs, using assessment data to differentiate curriculum, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.